# 起点集 vs Parking Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Parking Timer at 100% against 起点集's 48%. Parking Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). 起点集's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 起点集 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Parking Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Parking Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 起点集 has 24 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of 起点集's written reviews are positive against 100% of Parking Timer's.

起点集 ships an update fortnightly, Parking Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 起点集 | Parking Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6451334226/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parking-timer-no-ads/id6751646921/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 48.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 169 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Chongqing Yichen Cloud Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679272039) | [哲庆 史](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786907156) |

## What reviewers say

### 起点集

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6451334226)

This app is a versatile utility toolbox offering a wide array of practical functions. It includes tools for content creation, personal finance, unit conversion, image manipulation, and daily planning. Enhance productivity and simplify tasks with its comprehensive feature set.

**Highlights:** 提词器 (Teleprompter), 补光灯 (Fill Light), 商品比价 (Price Comparison), 单位换算 (Unit Conversion), 汇率换算 (Currency Conversion), 图片压缩 (Image Compression), 应用管理 (App Management), 证件照制作 (ID Photo Maker)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 周会员 | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 月会员 | $0.99 | per month |
| 年会员 | $9.99 | per year |
| 永久会员 | $1.99 | one-time |


### Parking Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parking-timer-no-ads/id6751646921)

Avoid overpaying for parking with precise notifications before your time expires. Customize pricing rules, save payment QR codes, and check parking time directly from your home or lock screen.

**Highlights:** Precise time-based notifications, Customizable pricing rules per lot, Save and share QR codes for payment, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Money-saving parking tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 起点集 free?

起点集 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Parking Timer free?

Parking Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 起点集 or Parking Timer?

Parking Timer is rated higher. 起点集 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Parking Timer averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do 起点集 or Parking Timer have ads?

起点集 shows ads; Parking Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, 起点集 or Parking Timer?

起点集 ships an update fortnightly, and Parking Timer weekly. Most recently, 起点集 was updated on October 30, 2026 and Parking Timer on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*